Sustainable Brands Events

Where Business and Brand Leaders Convene in Person

Sustainable Brands® events were founded on the belief that unleashing the best of our human ingenuity and innovation can change the shape of business, and with it, the world. Connect with professionals from different perspectives and disciplines in an optimistic, collaborative environment and create a shared vision of what is possible. Attend an upcoming event and learn more about our past events by watching video highlights.

Share your story on the SB Stage

Want to speak at a Sustainable Brands event? Know someone who would be a good fit? Nominate a speaker to speak at one of our global events today! SB speakers represent a diverse community of thought leaders ranging from the world's most admired brands accelerating change, to the pioneering social/environmental startups creating disruptive business models and the multitude of economic ecosystem partners turning ideas into action. Tell us about your latest success stories, smart solutions or brand innovations that are accelerating change. Join hundreds of leaders at one of our events and help create a shared vision of what is possible.

Upcoming Events in 2018-2019

GLOBAL FLAGSHIP | June 4-7, 2018 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThe is the largest gathering of the Sustainable Brands community. The 2nd phase of our 3-year global conversation will continue in Vancouver, BC to explore how brands are responding with success by redesigning product and service offerings to meet a changing vision of a Good Life around the world.

September 25-26, 2018 | Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBrands that broaden their role within society and redesign the way they deliver value are recognizing the economic, environmental and social benefits that result. This event in South America is yet another opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.

October 7-9, 2018 | Madrid, SpainJoin the SB community in the capital city of Spain to discover how companies are elevating the business case for embedding environmental and social purpose into the core of a brand. Join sustainability and brand leaders to discover ways to accelerate business success.

October 12-13, 2018| Bangkok, ThailandA major regional force in business, the vibrant city of Bangkok hosts the SB community for the fourth year in a row. Join business leaders and sustainability practitioners in Bangkok and learn about the local companies who are recognizing the business benefits of delivering better brands.

October 16-17, 2018 | Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMalaysia brings another welcomed perspective as sustainability and design leaders gather from around the world to share profitable business models that deliver brand purpose. With Kuala Lumpur continuing to be a major hub for business in Asia, brand leaders will reconvene at SB'18 Kuala Lumpur in October of 2018.

October 29-31, 2018 | Philadelphia, PALeadership in the new economy requires innovative methods and metrics for identifying, measuring and quantifying entirely new forms of business value and risk. Join business intelligence, finance and sustainability leaders to discover innovative tools, ideas and methodologies that capture tangible business value and translate it into financial performance.

December 3-5, 2018 | São Paulo, BrazilThe Brazilian community convenes in São Paulo again this year showcasing how global and local businesses are committing to brand value creation through sustainability-led innovation. Join other thought leaders this December and learn how to position your brand for success.

March 6-7, 2019 | Tokyo, JapanThe SB community will gather in Tokyo in the spring of 2019 to demonstrate how companies are elevating the business case for embedding environmental and social purpose into the core of a brand. Join sustainability and brand leaders in Japan to discover ways to accelerate business success.

April 22-25, 2019 | Paris, FranceThe European community will convene for the first time in Paris, France to showcase how global businesses are committing to brand value creation through sustainability-led innovation. This event in Paris is yet another opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.

GLOBAL FLAGSHIP
| June 3-6, 2019 | Detroit, MIAgainst a backdrop of stunning economic and community revitalization, the SB Community will once again convene in Detroit, Michigan for our flagship event in June 2019. Join the global dialog about how together, through our vision for the aspirational lifestyle of the future, brands are Delivering the Good Life.

Coming Soon | Seoul, South KoreaOne of the most innovative economies in the world, South Korea will host the SB community for the first time this year. Join business leaders and sustainability practitioners in Seoul and learn about the local companies who are recognizing the business benefits of delivering better brands.

Recent Past Events

Showcase Conferences

The largest gathering of business leaders across various industries, organizational types and sizes, and corporate functions. Conferences began in 2007 in the US and have grown to over 2,000 in attendance.

Sustainable Brands 2014 San Diego

Sustainable Brands 2013 San Diego

Sustainable Brands 2012 San Diego

Sustainable Brands 2011 Monterey

Sustainable Brands 2010 Monterey

Global Communities

A universally recognized home for our global community, all SB events are unique in their systems approach to sustainability. They encourage and support collaborative discussion that creates broader understanding of opportunities that lead to positive business results.

Sustainable Brands Leaders Journey

Sustainable Brands 2017 Madrid

Sustainable Brands 2017 Istanbul

Sustainable Brands 2017 Japan

Sustainable Brands 2016 Kuala Lumpur

Deep Dive Conversations

For professionals at the forefront of innovation, topic focused events emphasize breakthrough research and models plus allow for in-depth conversation. Participants benefits by engaging with other business leaders about the failures and successes that are driving brands towards sustainable innovation.

New Metrics 2017

Sustainable Brands Seminars 2011

Sustainable Brands Bootcamp

Corporate Member Events

Member-only meetings unite business leaders in search of the answer to one key question: How can their brand(s) prosper while leading the way to a better future. Learn more about Corporate Membership and attend an upcoming meeting.